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Ear Acupressure for Reducing Anxiety and Pain During Heart Surgery

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllUniversity Hospital Tuebingen
NCT07010003 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Acupuncture and acupressure, rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, are used to treat a variety of symptoms. One specific and easy-to-apply method is ear acupuncture/acupressure following the NADA protocol (developed by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association in 1985 in New York). This technique has been used successfully in Germany since 1995. It is known for its balancing and stabilizing effects on both body and mind, helping to reduce symptoms such as anxiety and stress, and promoting relaxation and inner calm. Open-heart surgery can be emotionally overwhelming for patients, often triggering intense existential fears. Preoperative anxiety may worsen physical and psychological symptoms and negatively affect surgery outcomes. Therefore, non-pharmacological interventions like acupuncture are gaining importance alongside medication. Several studies have demonstrated the eff

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * All adult patients who are capable of giving consent or willing to do so and who are undergoing elective heart surgery at the Robert Bosch Krankenhaus study center are included. Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years old * Emergency or urgent surgery * Patients who are incapable of giving consent or unwilling to do so * Patients who have received acupuncture treatment (including NADA ear acupuncture or acupressure) in the last three months
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What it tests

  • Acupressure
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Where

1 site
Robert Bosch Krankenhaus
Stuttgart, Germany
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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